
Letting Go, Holding On: Joelle Goes Bald for Bucks in Tribute to Her Mother
When Hamburg senior Joelle Hoffmann went Bald for Bucks, it wasn’t just about cutting her hair. It was a tribute to her mother and a way to support families facing cancer.

When Hamburg senior Joelle Hoffmann went Bald for Bucks, it wasn’t just about cutting her hair. It was a tribute to her mother and a way to support families facing cancer.

Alex Niu, MD, assistant professor of oncology on the lymphoma team at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, is taking his commitment to ending cancer to the next level — and he’s doing it alongside the Buffalo Sabres! On March 28, Dr. Niu will shave his head to stand in solidarity with the patients he treats. Learn more about his “why” for going Bald for Bucks.

Sophia Baudo’s positive attitude and engaging smile take center stage in even the hardest of times as she battles cancer.

Peter Ralyea lost two of his brothers to pancreatic cancer. He raised funds for Roswell Park and went Bald for Bucks in their honor.

Hear directly from Austin Russell, a 2023 graduate of Lake Shore High School, about why you should go Bald for Bucks to end cancer.

Elevate Salon is one example of the many ways your Bald for Bucks fundraising efforts are making an impact in the lives of cancer patients.

Passionate about gaming? That could be your opportunity to level up for the cancer cause for Bald for Bucks.

Through Bald for Bucks, North Collins Elementary School raised $38,000 for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Sisters Eva and Chloe Tytka participated in Bald for Bucks in honor of their uncle who is currently a patient at Roswell Park.

Milan Singh, 12, went Bald for Bucks in honor of his brother Rohan, 14, who is a cancer survivor. Together, they’re making a difference.

Bald for Bucks builds emerging leaders, with compassion and service at the forefront. These are the five ways Bald fosters leadership skills.

For North Collins student Zach Beck, going Bald for Bucks is a tradition spanning more than a decade. Zach’s mom, Billie, encouraged Zach to get involved with the fundraiser when he was just a preschooler, making him one of the youngest students in the district to shave his head for cancer awareness and research.